Volunteer and Study Spanish in Costa Rica

uVolunteer has partnered with one of the leading language schools in Costa Rica to offer our volunteers one of the most affordable Spanish language program you can find anywhere in Costa Rica.

This program is only available to our volunteers and the Spanish language program can be tailored toward the Spanish needed for your volunteer project. Learning Spanish whilst on your volunteer vacation in Costa Rica will be one of the highlights of your vacation.

This is an intensive course with 4 hours of tuition per day for 5 days a week. The methodology used by this premier school was developed by its founder, a highly innovate individual who has over 30 years of teaching Spanish as second language. The School's method places a strong emphasis on conversation while at the same time introducing applied Spanish grammar. As a result, you will be learning Spanish based on the main principles of learning, meaning, motivation and practical application.

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Lessons are taught entirely in Spanish and groups are kept to a maximum of 6 students per class to encourage participation and student interaction. The teachers of the school are all qualified and accredited to teach Spanish as a second language.

Classes begin every Monday except for National Holidays and run until to Friday. Classes are held in the mornings from 8:30am to 12:15pm and you may request up to 4 weeks of the language program. If you wish to study more hours per day you may arrange this with the school on arrival. The Spanish language school can cater for all levels of instruction ranging from beginner to advance.

The Spanish language School is situated in the safe barrio of San Pedro de San Jose. San Pedro is synonymous for the University of Costa Rica which injects a youthful international feel to the area. There are many modern restaurants, cafes, bars and malls to keep you entertained when not at school. During your studies at the language school you will be living with specially chosen host families who will welcome you in their homes will become your avenue to traditional Tico culture. We guarantee that your stay at the host family will be one of the most enjoyable aspect of your stay.

• The language program includes activities such as:
• Latin Dance Classes
• Costa Rican Cooking Class
• Lectures
• Tours (Extra payment)
• Cultural Activities

Spanish language weeks are always taken prior to your volunteer program; the last day of your language program has to correspond with one of our schedule arrival dates. After your Spanish language week uVolunteer coordinators will arrive at the school to transfer you to your volunteer project location.

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